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This Day in Giants History, May 27, 1941: The President Speaks

At the Polo Grounds, the score is 1-1 between the Giants and Braves when umpire Jocko Conlan calls time in the seventh inning. The crowd and the two teams then listen for 45 minutes to President Roosevelt’s live radio message … Continue reading

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This Day in Giants History: March 2, 1941

In Havana, Cuba, the Dodgers complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Giants, who were training in Miami. During the 1940 season, the Giants won 16 of the 22 games the teams played against each other.

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This Day in Giants History: November 13, 1940

The Giants sign catcher Gabby Hartnett‚ recently released by the Cubs as their player/manager.

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